Splashes
Laguna Beach
Restaurant in Laguna Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Splashes is a smart Laguna Beach pick when the coastal setting matters as much as the meal. Choose it for an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner tied to a beach or hotel day; cross-shop Selanne Steak Tavern for a bigger steakhouse occasion or Broadway by Amar Santana for a more food-led dinner.
About Splashes
Splashes is a Laguna Beach restaurant with service windows on the listed schedule. The clearest planning details are practical ones: hours and dress code. Choose it when those basics fit your day, rather than building the decision around a chef, awards, signature dishes, price point, cuisine, or a specific service format.
The right reason to consider Splashes is simple fit. The hours include morning, midday, evening service windows on the listed days, the dress code is smart casual. If the group wants to compare another nearby dinner option, Selanne Steak Tavern may be useful. If the goal is to stay with Splashes, plan around the posted meal periods and confirm current availability before going.
Choose it for timing and fit, not for menu claims
Use practical details as the reason to book: Splashes works as a Laguna Beach option when its morning, midday, or evening windows match the plan and smart-casual dress feels right for the occasion.
Regulars and first-timers should compare it by schedule and occasion rather than by unsupported specifics. For other dining plans, consider options such as Rumari, Sapphire, Wine Gallery, Poolside & Beachside Service, or Selanne Steak Tavern depending on the kind of outing you want. Splashes is the better answer when Laguna Beach and its listed service windows are the deciding factors.
Where it fits in a Laguna Beach plan
Use Splashes as a practical Laguna Beach dining choice when you want a restaurant with morning, midday, evening windows on the listed days. The schedule lists 7–11 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM on those days, with smart-casual dress. For the most accurate plan, confirm the current hours before booking or arriving.
For broader planning, compare Splashes with other Laguna Beach dining options by basics such as timing, dress code, the kind of outing you want. The verdict: choose Splashes when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your Laguna Beach plans; choose another restaurant when you need a more specific cuisine, format, or occasion type.
Located inside
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- Location
- 1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- surfandsandresort.com
- Phone
- +19493762779
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Splashes positions the Pacific as an active ingredient in the dining experience: the restaurant literally sits within Laguna Beach's dramatic coastal frame so the ocean colors and shifting light become part of service and plating. The kitchen answers that setting with a fine-dining sensibility rooted in California produce and marine abundance, balancing local ingredients with global technique. The room reads as a refined seaside address where tableside service and focused cooking aim to match the view rather than let it do all the work. The result is a polished coastal restaurant that privileges clarity of flavor alongside its striking setting.
Best For
This is a place for occasions that pair scenic intent with serious cooking: it naturally fits date nights and special occasions where the coastal vantage is part of the draw, and the restaurant also operates in a daytime bracket that accommodates brunch. Guests come expecting attentive, tableside service and a menu that foregrounds seafood and seasonal California produce. Sunset dinners are especially appealing because the view and light change across service, so diners seeking a memorable meal with ocean context will find Splashes well suited to those moments.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures that reflect the kitchen's strengths: the Seared Bristol Scallops and Lobster Bisque speak directly to the restaurant's seafood focus, while the Niman Ranch Pork Chop shows the broader, ingredient-driven approach. Given how integral the ocean is to the experience, request a table with the best water view if that matters to you; the description emphasizes the view as part of the meal. Share plates and starters to taste a range of freshest offerings, and time a reservation toward golden hour to see the coastline shift as service progresses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant yet relaxed atmosphere in a newly renovated dining room with soothing ocean sights and sounds.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Niman Ranch Pork Chop
- Seared Bristol Scallops
- Lobster Bisque
Planning details
Location
1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Selanne Steak Tavern, Steakhouse, $$$$
- Poolside & Beachside Service, Notable alternative
- Sapphire, Notable alternative
- Rumari, Notable alternative
- Wine Gallery, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Splashes Compares in Laguna Beach
Splashes is the coastal-setting choice in this group. Compared with Selanne Steak Tavern, it is less of a formal splurge and more useful when the view and timing matter. Selanne is the better fit for a steakhouse celebration, especially when the group wants a clear $$$$ experience.
Poolside & Beachside Service is the more casual resort-style alternative if the meal is secondary to relaxing near the water. Sapphire and Rumari are better cross-shops when the group wants a Laguna restaurant night without making the oceanfront setting the main reason to go.
Wine Gallery is the smarter backup for a wine-led, lower-pressure meal. Splashes is easier to justify for visitors and occasion meals tied to the coast; Wine Gallery is better when the priority is conversation, bottles, a less scenic but more flexible night.
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Compare Splashes
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splashes | Laguna Beach | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Selanne Steak Tavern | Laguna Beach | Steakhouse | $$$$ | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Poolside & Beachside Service | Laguna Beach | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sapphire | Laguna Beach | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Rumari | Laguna Beach | ; | ; | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
| Wine Gallery | Laguna Beach | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Splashes?
If bar seating or bar service matters to your plans, confirm directly with Splashes before going. The evening window on the listed schedule is 5–9 PM.
What are alternatives to Splashes in Laguna Beach?
Selanne Steak Tavern is a useful comparison for another dinner plan. Poolside & Beachside Service, Sapphire, Rumari, Wine Gallery are also options to consider depending on the style of outing you want.
What should a first-timer know about Splashes?
Start with the basics: Splashes is in Laguna Beach, the dress code is smart casual, the schedule includes windows from 7–11 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM. Confirm current hours before you go.
What should I wear to Splashes?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat and polished without treating it as a formal dress-code restaurant.
Is Splashes good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if the basics fit: Laguna Beach location, smart-casual dress, service windows that include morning, midday, evening periods on the listed schedule. For private dining, large-party setup, or special-occasion packages, confirm directly if those matter.
Is midday or evening better at Splashes?
Both midday and evening windows are listed on the schedule. The midday window is 11:30 AM–3 PM, the evening window is 5–9 PM. Choose based on timing, confirm the current schedule before going.
Is Splashes good for solo dining?
A solo diner can plan around the service windows. If counter seating, bar seating, or a specific solo-friendly format is important, confirm seating options directly.
